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Silver 2U rack server with eight 2.5 inch drive bays, six SSDs installed, front bezel, sliding rails visible

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6126 12C 128GB 6x 120GB SSD rack server

SKU CH-WTS6-87YN2

A 2U rack server with dual 12‑core Gold 6126 CPUs, 128GB DDR4, six 120GB SATA SSDs and H730P RAID

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage6x 120 GB SATA RI SSD
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • Dual 12-core Intel Gold 6126 CPUs provide high compute density for virtualization and databases
  • 128GB DDR4 memory in eight 16GB modules supports large in-memory workloads
  • H730P RAID controller manages six 120GB SATA SSDs with hardware acceleration
  • Intel X550 network daughter card adds two 10Gb RJ45 and two 1Gb RJ45 ports
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote management and firmware updates without host OS access

Dell PowerEdge R740 dual-processor server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Gold 6126 processors, each delivering 12 cores at 2.6GHz. It ships with 128GB of DDR4 memory across eight 16GB modules and six 120GB SATA RI SSDs managed by an H730P RAID controller. The system targets organisations that need dense compute and integrated 10Gb networking in a compact chassis.

Installation notes and common issues

The unit includes sliding rails and power cords, so mounting in a standard 19-inch rack is straightforward. The H730P controller requires configuration through its BIOS utility or iDRAC9 before the SSDs become visible to the operating system. A frequent oversight is leaving the redundant 1100W power supplies on a single circuit, which defeats the redundancy design.

Pre-purchase checks

Verify that your rack provides at least 2U of vertical space and sufficient depth for the included rails. Confirm that your network infrastructure can terminate the Intel X550 dual 10Gb RJ45 and dual 1Gb RJ45 connections. Ensure the intended workload fits within the six installed 120GB drives or plan to populate the remaining two 2.5-inch bays with compatible SATA SSDs.

How it compares

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Price $1,693.99
Cheaper than about 55% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 128 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 15,103 items is 128 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Model nameR740
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel
Memory
Installed RAM128 GB
Storage
Installed storage6x 120 GB SATA RI SSD
Disk controllerH730P
Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
Size & build
Rack height2U
More details
Management controlleriDRAC9 Enterprise

Questions about this item

How can I verify the iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management is active after powering on the R740?

Connect a network cable to the dedicated iDRAC port, browse to the IP shown on the front LCD panel, and log in with the default credentials to confirm the dashboard loads.

Which items are included in the shipment and which components must be purchased separately?

The server ships with bezel, sliding rails, redundant 1100 W power supplies, power cords, 6 x 120 GB SATA SSDs, H730P RAID controller, 128 GB DDR4 in eight 16 GB modules, dual Gold 6126 CPUs, and Intel X550 10 GbE/1 GbE NDC; no extra parts are required for basic operation.

Should I choose the 120 GB SSD configuration or add larger drives for the eight 2.5-inch bays?

The six installed 120 GB SATA RI SSDs provide immediate boot and cache capacity; the two empty 2.5-inch bays accept additional SATA SSDs if more storage is needed.

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